SDF Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 95%, arrivals slightly worse at 90%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from SDF. 95% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 85%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 82%. That is a 3-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is 111 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, IND is the better bet right now.
SDF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Afternoon is a 3-point swing at SDF. The late morning block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 86%. Hit 50% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 2am. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 7 points better on departures (79% vs 72%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
SDF has been bouncing between 40% and 86%. Best day was May 25 at 86%. Worst was Jun 18 at 40%. The norm is 66-72%, which is just how SDF runs. Today's 95% is a good day by SDF standards.
About SDF Delays
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is currently running on time with 95% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has averaged 79% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LEX (Blue Grass Airport), CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) and IND (Indianapolis International Airport). When SDF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.